Q.

Haber’s process of manufacture of ammonia uses Fe as a catalyst. When Nitrogen is adsorbed on the surface of iron, an electron transfer occurs from the metal surface to N2

The CORRECT statement(s) among the following regarding this adsorption is/are

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a

N2 is chemisorbed

b

High heat is absorbed

c

Occupancy of π2p* increases

d

bond length of N2 is increased

answer is A, C, D.

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Detailed Solution

The electron from metal will be transferred to the LUMO, i.e., one of the π2p* MOs. This in turn results in lowering of bond order and hence lengthening of the bond.

As there is realignment of electrons during this process, it is chemisorption. Adsorption is always exothermic.

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